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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.65, 678.82 and 344.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.65, 678.82 and 344.48 is: 475.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.65 : 678.82 = 344.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.65/678.82 = 344.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.65x = 678.82 × 344.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.65x = 233,840.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,840.75/491.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.63

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